Form No. 43539500
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July 2021 A
5.0)
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Minimum clearances to combustible materials shall be measured from the outer surface of the canopy as
shown in the following table:
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Sides:
Below:
Above:
36” (915mm)
72” (1830
mm)
18” (460mm)
6.0)
BROODER INSTALLATION
1. Loc
ate brooders approximately 25’ to 40’ (8m to 12m) apart, in a row, as needed for bird comfort and
building heat loss. If more than one row is desired, stagger rows for best heat distribution. Attach the
Chain Kit (optional) to the top of the brooder Canopy.
NOTE:
Make sure that the large hook (short chain
length) is secured to the hanging lug on the side of the brooder closest to the gas valve.
2. Suspend the br
ooder at the desired height above the floor (litter) level, normally 60” to 72” (152
0mm to
1830mm). For brooders connected to a winch (to allow for adjustment of brooder height), connect each
Chain Kit using a chain or cable suitable for the weight of each brooder.
DO NOT
USE ROPE.
Size the
winch and cable so that it is capable of handling the total weight of all brooders and gas piping involved.
NOTE: Connect a safety chain to each brooder and anchor it to the house structure above each brooder
to prevent it from falling onto the litter if the cable/chain breaks or the winch fails. THE GAS HOSE
SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A SAFETY CHAIN!
3. Connect the gas line and electrical supply (if required) to each brooder as outlined in Sections 7 and 8.
NOTE:
After connection of the gas line, make sure that the brooder is suspended with the control side
approximately ½” (13mm) below the other side of the brooder to prevent hot products of combustion
from damaging the gas control valve.
4.
When installing the LoPro series into houses with tunnel ventilation, we suggest
hanging the brooders so that the venturi is facing the tunnel fans. This will assist in
reducing the amount of dust pulled into the burner venturi when the brooder is not
operating.
